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Chapter XI
IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME. My father! I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me. He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated. I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
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From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
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From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
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From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
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From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father!
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
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From this reading I was mortified and disheartened as I looked at his pale, thin face, and regarded his trembling limbs.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS FATHER TO HIS NEW HOME.
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From this reading He was the first white man I had ever seen really intoxicated.
which person or people
From this reading I had found him; but the finding of him in such a miserable, degraded, besotted being as he who was before me seemed to be the greatest mishap, the most overwhelming misfortune, that could possibly have overtaken me.
